Went to Virtue for the first time 2 weeks ago. Our son had gone with his girlfriend in the fall and…read morefound the food to be terribly salty, but he wanted to give it another try. Service was very slow, but the place was busy so we understood. Kitchen was extremely slow. Again we understood. Our food was very good. After watching desserts pass by our table all night we flagged down our waiter to order. We were told that we'd have to leave without dessert or coffee because our 90 minutes was almost up. We told him that most of that 90 minutes was spent waiting to order and waiting for our food. He spoke to his manager who confirmed that we'd have to leave. Terrible business model. With so many restaurant choices in Chicago, we won't be returning.

Food was DELICIOUS!!!! First time here, and I'm so glad my brother made reservations since it was…read moregetting busy. Upon arrival, we were greeted by two friendly greeters. We arrived 20 minutes before our scheduled reservation, but we were seated within five minutes of arriving. The server, David, greeted us promptly when we were seated. He mentioned that if you're ordering appetizers, they should be ordered with the main meal. While we looked over the menu, water was offered. I ordered Blackened Catfish over brown rice and carrots. The catfish was tender and perfectly seasoned. My brother had grilled flounder with creamed corn. Like the catfish, the trout was tender and well-seasoned. The corn had a slight sweetness. Roger had Short ribs and mashed potatoes. The ribs were tender and did not need any sauce because they were seasoned well. We also ordered a side dish of Macaroni and Cheese. It was delicious! A mixture of Gouda cheese and other cheeses. Very creamy! The top layer cheese was baked perfectly! If you know, you know, it's all about the top layer of cheese The APPETIZERS: The Gumbo was spicy but delicious! You only taste the spice at the end . It's not overly spicy; it's just right. The fried chicken gizzards were tender but could have used a bit more seasoning. It was served over brown rice and gravy. If I'm not mistaken, there were maybe 8 or 9 gizzards. The fried green tomatoes were perfect! From the seasoning to the grilled shrimp on top. Oh yes, grilled shrimp with this delicious sauce drizzled over the tomatoes. 3 or 4 shrimp. They were delicious! I've never had fried green tomatoes served w/grilled shrimp--definitely a must-try if you've never had it. For dessert, pineapple upside-down cake with coconut cream on the side. It was soooo good! They could have removed the coconut cream, as it was not needed. And it was a shareable portion for 2-3 ppl. There were other desserts, such as Blueberry Cobbler, Key Lime Pie, and Vanilla Ice Cream. If you're in the Hyde Park area, give these folks a try Oh yeah, the Manager, Louis, was walking the floor. I spoke with him briefly From what I observed, it's a very casual dress code--jeans, shorts, blazers, etc. And I loved the quotes on the outside window of those who were killed, like George Floyd and Sandra Bland. This place was nice! The dining area was clean and decorated nicely. The choice of decor fit the overall scheme I look forward to visiting again, possibly next Spring.

No complaints from me. First time here, but I definitely have to come back. The salmon alfredo egg…read morerolls, yams, and sweet potatoes on point. Zero complaints from me. I've got the short ribs and dressing to go. Stay tuned for an update. Need some customer service training especially with Hyde Park prices!

I had a horrible experience at Jordyn's Soul Cafe, Hyde Park. From the moment we sat down, the…read moreexperience was disappointing. We were seated at a high table with extremely low chairs, and when we asked if anyone had ever complained about them, our waitress gave us a "death stare" that immediately made us feel like she was annoyed. Things only got worse from there. We waited over an hour just for an order of fried green tomatoes and then another 45 minutes with still no entrées. Meanwhile, tables that arrived after us were being served their food. They even served my daughter a bottled sodas with no ice. When we finally spoke to the manager, there was no empathy, and no effort to make things right. Instead, we were told the other guests had arrived before us, which wasn't true. To make matters worse, we were still charged for our drinks and appetizer after sitting there for nearly two hours and never receiving our meals. As someone who works in complaint management, I am truly appalled by the lack of accountability and ownership that was shown. Mistakes happen, but how you respond to those mistakes speaks volumes about your organization. A "sincere"apology, empathy, and a willingness to make things right can go a long way. Unfortunately, none of that was demonstrated, which made an already disappointing experience even worse. It's not always the issue itself that leaves a lasting impression, it's how people choose to handle it. As someone who believes in supporting Black-owned businesses, this experience was extremely disappointing. I can't say I would recommend this establishment based on the lack of service, accountability, and basic customer care we experienced.

The catfish was some of the best I've ever had! The Mac and cheese was also amazing, as well as the…read moreturkey. The service was fantastic and everyone was so friendly.

I will absolutely not patronize this establishment again ever. Very very inconsistent and serve…read moreyou up scraps. When they first opened they were good but for thae last year absolutely horrible. I try to support black owned but this is ridiculous. I ordered a catfish dinner and instead of 2 fillets they sent 1 fillet and 3 feathered wings. I ordered turkey wings and it was paralyzed . I tried eating the turkey wing but you couldn't. When you break into it the two bones were broken and pieces of the bone were in-between meat so if you try to chew small remnants of the bones get stuck in your teeth. The Macaroni lacked cheese. I cant tell you what the muffin tasted like cause i didnt eat it. Not sure if i was supposed to get a muffin with both meals but as you can see i only got a muffin with one of them. The sweet potatoes were decent. Last time I visited the first sunday of September 2025 i paid a total of $12 extra for 2 orders of greens and I received a hunk of meat and a few stems. Then $6 for their dressing i they only serve on Sundays and I received half frozen dressing in a container. Yep I said it right a container of half frozen dressing like with ice in it. I called the owner let him know my experience and told him im just providing feedback as I had ate there before and maybe it was staff that just needed to be retrained along with the fact they they are a business I dont want them to lose out money. Ohhhhhhh but This is it. I should've have read the recent reviews. I dont mind paying the price for good food but come on dont serve people anything. I didnt want to bring it here but no maybe this will serve as a lesson because the last time when I received the frozen dressing and greens with a piece of meat and a few stems it should have been taken seriously. I knew I should have stuck with Pearls place I just wanted to switch it up this week. Pearls place food is excellent only thing that made me upset once was because they were sold out of them good biscuits. Lol. But all jokes aside Pearls place is more expensive than bronzeville soul but they get it right the food is great and I have NEVER been sold anything especially dilapidated food.

This was honestly some of the BEST food I've ever had. Period. My sister and I pulled up here…read morebefore heading to a concert & we dang near were in a sleep coma after lol I got the Shanikky & the crab was soooo fresh, the catfish was perfectly cooked & seasoned & the chicken the same. I had the pineapple sweet potatoes & Mac & cheese for sides & yummmmm. The cornbread was also very good! It's not really a dine in restaurant although you can sit inside & eat. It was chill. The service was cool, they were working hard but still friendly. It's a little pricey but the amount of food makes up for it. I had enough to eat the next day & share lol.

The food is well seasoned, the delivery takes a while, so don't order when you're hungry. The…read moredelivery order took about an hour. The fish is fried well and the hot honey sauce was a good addition, but not amazing. Just regular hot sauce is good for the fish. The green beans are seasoned well and not spicy in my opinion. The mac and cheese was decent. Not award winning, but good. The pineapple sweet potatoes were fantastic! We ordered an extra side, but they forgot to include it. The initial delivery took so long that we didn't bother to ask for them to send it. The corn muffin was also really good! If you're visiting Chicago, I wouldn't say that this is a must-visit place. Check it out, if you have time!

This place! Been looking for a breakfast diner like this for a while. No frills, great food and…read morelots of variety. The counter service is set up like your old school lunchroom cafeteria. Takes me back to grade school. They take your order up front where the chefs cook your food right in front of you. You then take your tray and scoot on over, add beverages and whatever else to your order and at the end of the line - you pay. Everyone was super nice and friendly - gives off that old school diner where everyone is family. Just got a basic breakfast meal that consisted of eggs, sausage, and a side of pancakes. Ordered some bacon on the side. Everything was really good and the sausage was deliciously crisp and had that "snap". The pancakes were soft and fluffy. The price is also very reasonable. Also, they have Barack Obama breakfast specials. So cool as it looks like our former President frequently ate here as he has pictures up on their wall with the workers. I highly recommend and will be back.

This was absolutely one of our go-to spots while in Hyde Park! Easy, convenient and tasty, Valois…read moreis a great way to start the day. The location is prime when staying at the local hotels and is central to other shops, restaurants and things to see in the area. It can be a bit tricky trying to order at first, and the line can get long but it wasn't anything that would stop be from returning!

Pearl's Place is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for comforting Southern soul food. The…read moremac and cheese, yams, greens, and fried green tomatoes were all excellent and full of flavor. The only disappointment was the fried chicken. It wasn't bad, but it was just okay and didn't live up to the rest of the meal. If the chicken had been as good as the sides, this easily would have been a 5-star experience. The service was good overall. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, but she never asked if we wanted anything to drink besides water or if we'd like dessert. Those small details would have made the experience even better. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the amazing sides, and hopefully the fried chicken is better next time.

Wow wow wow. My first time here and the full experience was great. We walked in and the host asked…read moreus what we wanted to eat. I asked for a menu and she asked again what do you want. I said fried chicken, mac n cheese and greens. She said ok we have that. My spouse said she wanted meat loaf, mac n cheese and string beans. While sitting I realized I wanted potato salad and bread pudding so I added it. I realized I enjoyed ordering not from what I saw on a menu but what I had a taste for and that was a great experience. Thank you Pearls. My food was amazing everything was seasoned well except my greens. Would I go back yes indeed. The bread pudding was the busy. Yummy for my tummy Sorry I finished all my food before writing this review believe me the seasoning and portion size was OUTSTANDING!!!!!

Really good food. We go here often especially on Sunday when you don't wanna cook. The plates are…read morepretty high at at least $25 a plate so somewhat pricey, but it's good. The dressing is really good.

Every Dish I've had in this real home cooked food place…read more Home made cooking takes time but worth the wait

I've been going here for years…read more They just added oxtails to the menu and it was amazing! My friend got the red snapper and loved it. Red snapper is the dish I always recommend for people to try. Service has improved. I went on a Sunday evening and it was busy but the waitress checked on us in timely manner and was very helpful.

Loved the decor butt the service was lacking. The restaurant wasn't full when I went in, but…read moreservice was slow and I took them a bit to give me my check. The two dishes I ordered came out quickly. The food was all right. The jerk chicken taco was not five dollars. It could have been bigger with more filling. The coconut shrimp had great flavor. The pineapple ginger soda was really really good. I haven't had that kind in a while.

Was super excited to try to Jamaican spot and definitely want to return to try other things on the…read moremenu! We came on a brunch day and instead of getting the brunch, we went with a jerk chicken plate and oxtail curry. While our meals were good, I think we came on an off day. They offer a lot of great indoor and outdoor seating. I was in town visiting my best friend and we had a lot of catching up to do so we sat outside. We were seated pretty quickly and didn't mind that the service was a little slower since we were catching up. They had a QR code you could pay through which we did. Our waitress was really sweet too. I'd come back to try different curries!

We came here on a my Monday for lunch and we got seated it quickly. The place was mostly empty…read more They have lots tables/chairs and a full bar. I ordered the jerk chicken entree and curry chicken. The jerk chicken was good, not the best. And the curry chicken was OK I was expecting bigger flavors; the chicken was well made, fallen off the bones. The service was mediocre, didn't get any water refills. Made sense after we got our checks, 15% gratuity was already included on each checks (3 of us). Tipping doesn't bother me, only bothers me when service is whack. I don't know if I'll come back again because there's other Jamaican restaurants that are better.

If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in the Bronzeville area this is the place for you. The…read morefood is amazing, and the staff is very kind and helpful. I also like the classic diner feel you get once you walk inside. We ordered the chicken thighs, grits, and the biscuits & gravy. Everything was a 10/10 but my favorite is definitely the biscuits & gravy. Instead of the traditional way of using pork they used chicken with a house made recipe that will keep you wanting more and more.

Tam and Trillis forgive the spelling Tam was an amazing…read morechampion for our first experience, of Peaches as it was our first time. She recommended the dark roast coffee first off. Excellent recommendation, you smelled the brew before it arrived fully at the table. Stating that the coffee was on point would minimize the cup's perfection!!! Now to the food OMG!!! First DUCK BACON excellent I don't eat pork except bacon. Yes, I'm on the team that bacon is not pork LOL!!! The duck back to was good. I couldn't taste the difference. I hate turkey bacon, EVERY TIME Ive tried turkey bacon, it was tasteless and expensive. The duck bacon was lean and tasty. I highly recommend trying it. Second for me is the biscuit. The biscuit was so good, I sat long enough to know I needed to take one home. I had the catfish, grits and greens. Everything delicious. The catfish was mouth watering. My friend had the peaches' special. First of all, those potatoes called my name!! Delicious. The icing on the cake was the Chef's visit. Trellis or Trillis, I'm from the country, so that's what I heard!! He visited our table, and we shared our delight in the well-prepared meals. It's evident that the meals were prepared with love and care. Everyone at the restaurant was pleasant. The staff were all professional and taking care of business. The space is open you don't feel as if you are seated with a neighboring table. It was bright and well lit. We had an amazing experience. I highly recommend! The portions are generous. I had lots of extras do I have dinner for tonight. When you visit, let them know I said Hi!!! Yes, Im going back so others have an opportunity to experience; great food, excellent service and phenomenal space!!!